La Crosse Technology CA79103v2 Setup Manual page 11

SENSORS
Sensor Placement and Mounting
Positioning Your Water Leak Sensor
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The sensor will work best when simply placed on a floor.
It will begin to detect water at 0.787mm (0.031 inches).
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If sensor is placed vertically (i.e. hung
inside a sump pump) the depth of the
water needs to be at least 6.35mm
(0.25 inches) high to trigger the sensor.
IMPORTANT:
The metal contacts on the sensor should not be in contact with other metal.
This will cause false WET readings and may damage the sensor.
Water Leak Sensor LED Light
Blue Light: Normal Transmission Red Light: Water Detected
The light will occasionally flash blue, The LED light will flash red twice every
indicating it is still transmitting correctly 5 seconds until dry.
and no water has been detected.
Mounting Your Thermo-Hygro Sensor
•
Use the hole at the top to hang your sensor
from the back using a nail. Or, insert one
mounting screw through the front of your sensor.
•
Mount your sensor on a north-facing wall or in
any shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is
preferred to avoid inaccurate readings from
the sun.
Water
Sensor
Water Leak Sensor
Purple Light: Low Battery
Indicates the sensor batteries need
to be replaced.
•
The maximum wireless transmission range to
the station is up to 121 meters (400 feet) in open
air, not including walls or floors.
•
Be sure your sensor is mounted vertically,
to allow moisture to drain out properly.
SENSORS
Additional Add-On Sensors
Bottom of
Add additional thermo-hygro,
water leak, or rain sensors for
extra monitoring.
For purchase information,
check your local retailers or visit
www.lacrossetechnology.com/view
to learn more
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Whether you choose to connect with the La Crosse
View app or not, this station can display data for up
to 4 extra sensors. This data will appear in the blue
Extra Sensor field and in your La Crosse View app
if connected.
Adding Sensors to Your Station
1. Hold the EXTRA button until you see the
Sensor Reception Indicator start to animate.
2. Install batteries into your sensor. If the sensor
has a TX button, press it to force a transmission
signal. This button is usually located in or near
the sensor's battery compartment. The LED
light on the sensor will flash once.
3. Your sensor should connect within the next 3
minutes, briefly displaying its ID and type on
the LCD. The Sensor Reception Indicator will
show solid on the screen when a sensor is
connected.
4. Press the EXTRA button to cycle through the
data you'd like displayed on the LCD. The
Auto Scroll Icon ( ) will appear if activated.
Note: When first powering up, or after a factory
reset, extra sensors should automatically connect
to your station.
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